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Immunization Action Coalition: "Ask the Experts: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis."
WebMD Medical Reference from eMedicine Health: "Whooping Cough."
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WebMD Feature: "Prevent Flu: Cover up When You Say Achoo."
CDC: "DTaP: Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Vaccines: What You Need to Know."
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